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Blackburnian warbler

American  
[blak-bur-nee-uhn] / blækˈbɜr ni ən /

noun

  1. a black-and-white North American wood warbler, Dendroica fusca, having an orange throat and an orange and black head.


Etymology

Origin of Blackburnian warbler

1775–85, named after Mrs. Hugh Blackburn, 18th-century Englishwoman; see -ian

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The Isles of Scilly, off the western tip of England, have seen a number of errant American birds in the past, including a Blackburnian warbler in October 2022.

From BBC Nov. 11, 2023

A sighting of a Canada warbler was the first recorded in Britain and similarly, a Blackburnian warbler was spotted in Ireland for the first time.

From New York Times Sep. 27, 2023

Hundreds of birdwatchers have been on Bryher to see the Blackburnian warbler, which was blown off course by strong winds, during its migration south.

From BBC Oct. 18, 2022

Our guide pointed out the vibrant orange coat and black crown of the Blackburnian warbler and the gold neck and white “eyebrows” of the yellow-throated warbler.

From Washington Post Jul. 7, 2022

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